FGCU Women's Soccer team clinches A-Sun regular season title

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Kaitlin Parker battles for possession against Mercer forward Casey Barrett in the first half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University defender Carolyn Richards kicks a corner kick against Mercer in the first half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Kaitlin Parker reacts to a missed shot against Mercer in the first half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University midfielder Julia Roddar is tripped up with Mercer forward Casey Barrett in the first half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff – Florida Gulf Coast University's Shea Rhoney is stopped by Mercer goalie Maggie Cropp in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

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David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University midfielder Ally Kasun is tangled up with Mercer's Patricia-Anne Upson in the first half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University midfielder Kayley Clay chases a loose ball against Mercer defender Kristen Hagaman in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Ashley Ciesielczyk, Kayley Clay and Ally Kasun, left to right, rebound a shot from Mercer goalkeeper Maggie Cropp allowing Kasun to score in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University midfielder Ally Kasun, right, celebrates her goal with teammates in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Shea Rhoney and Mercer's Stephanie Giangiuli watch Rhoney's shot on goal in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Shea Rhoney goes up for a header against Mercer forward Tess Patton in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University student fans cheer on the Eagles against Mercer in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University midfielder Sofia Fors heads the ball over Mercer forward Casey Barrett in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Shea Rhoney hugs teammate Ally Kasun, at left, after defeating Mercer on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University goalkeeper Emily Dolan high-fives fans after defeating Mercer on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.

David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University women's soccer head coach Jim Blankenship celebrates with his team and fans after defeating Mercer on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at FGCU in Fort Myers. FGCU women's soccer defeated Mercer, 1-0, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title and the number one seed going into the tournament.